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The world’s largest gathering of industry suppliers & collaborators
As you set foot into the exhibit hall, you will be surrounded by a full array of technologies, services
and systems that you need to move your projects forward. Right now more than ever, suppliers and
biopharmaceutical manufacturers are working together to drive innovation in biopharmaceutical
manufacturing. This is your chance to influence and make your mark on that future! See the new and
exciting opportunities that can improve your process during your visit to BPI on pages 14-15.
Networking cocktail receptions, luncheons and refreshment breaks
During our networking functions, you will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with the industry
experts in the field in a more relaxed setting surrounded by all of the new innovations being displayed by
over 150 suppliers and novel scientific data presented in the poster hall.
Your BioProcess International Passport
When you arrive to the conference, you will receive your BPI passport which will bring a lot of fun and
opportunity to you as you visit the exhibit hall. This interactive venture leads you to many exhibitors
that will be donating several useful and exciting prizes. Throughout your journey the more participating
companies you visit the better chances you have to win one of these great prizes.
The Emerging Marketplace
This area of the exhibit hall gives you the opportunity to visit with companies that are new in the market
and/or start-up companies that offer technologies or services that may be the leaders of the future.
The 3rd Annual Best Poster Award Contest
We recognize the cutting-edge science, techniques and expertise that can improve existing methods
and processes while reducing time and cost. The awards are sponsored by BioProcess InternationalTM magazine, in partnership with the BioProcess InternationalTM Conference and Exhibition.
The BioProcess International Awards: Honoring a Decade of BioProcess
Dinner and Ceremony: Tuesday, October 9th from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Four awards will be granted for each of the three pillars of bioprocessing: Upstream
Processing, Downstream Processing, and Manufacturing which include:
Technology of the Decade, Technical Application of the Decade, Collaboration of
the Decade and Thought Leader of the Decade. To attend, a separate fee is required.
To submit your nomination, visit www.bioprocessintl.com/awards
Case Study of a Viral Contamination at Genzyme
and Steps Taken to Mitigate Future Risk
Understand and plan for the most crucial future industry trends.
Kris DeSmet, Ph.D., Lead Cell Culture
Operational Technical Support,
GENZYME, A SANOFI COMPANY, Belgium
Biologics Manufacturing Facility
of the Future
Berthold Boedeker, Ph.D., Chief Scientist;
Head, Cell Culture and Pilot Plants,
BAYER PHARMA AG, Germany
Special Events...
Speed Networking Sessions: Back by Popular Demand!
The Speed Networking session last year was such a big success that we decided to bring it back with two time
options to choose from to better fit your schedule. Attendees told us they liked the opportunity to discuss current
topics, gather best practices and insights from fellow attendees. Come prepared to talk fast, talk best practices,
and make new business connections. Pre-registration is required and is open to all registered attendees.
Thought Leadership Forums
The series of thought-leadership forums in the program provide a unique educational setting for you to discuss, debate
and listen to the best practices of your peers and industry experts on today’s pressing topics such as: Biotech-CMO
partnerships, the future of Single-Use technology, updates on global advances in the development of Biosimilars and
structuring process knowledge to achieve robust processes, simplified technology transfer and regulatory compliance.
Getting Trastuzumab Emtansine(T-DM1)
from the Lab-Bench to the Pharmacy Shelf
Fred Jacobson, Ph.D.,
Principal Scientist,
GENENTECH, INC.
For full abstracts and to register, visit www.IBCLifeSciences.com/BPI 3